AC compressor is ****ty. Aftermarket sucks.

 

168K on my 2000 Durango 4X4.

Lots of maintenance ... still some left to do. Replacing the OEM Exhaust next...usual stuf

Ball Joints, Tie Rods, Wheel Bearings, Radiator, A/c Compressor, TPS/IAC/PWR Steering Sensors Water pump, T-stat, hoses etc.

Did the overhead console upgrade....wish I hadn't...LOL. NOw I see what the gas mileage is ever time I look up. LOL.

 

I've had good luck with my replacement from discountacparts.com

Just make sure you get the higher compression model if you have the rear A/C unit.

 

I searched out for a denso replacement unit. OEM stuff. I don't want to drop $500 every time it goes out. I replaced it twice in two years. This time around it sounds like a super charger. So I disconnected it and running a smaller belt. Don't need AC anyway -

 

I'm glad my original compressor is still working fine from the sound of it.

 

Yeah. Keep it running. From what I've seen on the net is a high failure rate.

 

Why not just get the original one rebuilt though? It's usually cheaper or the same as getting a replacement, but you get to keep the OEM quality part.

 

Mine is an OEM rebuilt.

For some reason **** just not as good. A bit upsetting because the cooling isn't as good as it was. A real shame.

 

Yeah, that would suck

 

I'm in South Texas, so a good AC is a must. I replaced the OEM with a Napa. It's lasted about two years. It still works, but it rattles quite a bit when it kicks on. I'm sure the bearings will be going out any day now. Cooling is horrible compared to the OEM. I took it back and had the shop recheck it because I thought they hadn't charged it properly. I didn't realize compressors could be rebuilt or that aftermarket was subpar. The original unit is long gone.